The Fashion, (Ben Wolfman Inc.)
Gown and Jacket

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Gown and Jacket
Date1940–1949
MediumSilk and velvet
Dimensions.A, Dress: 58 × 23 in. (147.3 × 58.4 cm)
.B, Jacket: 24 × 22 in.
Credit LineGift of the estate of Essemena W. Anderson
Object number2002.320.A,.B
Not on view

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ProvenanceEssemena W. Anderson, Houston; Estate of Essemena W. Anderson; given to MFAH, 2002.

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